The Potential of Abandoned Heritage Buildings as Tourism Attraction: A Case Study in Papan, Perak

Authors

  • Nurul Asyikin Khairudin College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Rohaslinda Ramele Ramli College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Abdullah Anas Abu Bakar Perbadanan Adat Melayu dan Warisan Negeri Selangor, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Retna Hidayah Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1519

Keywords:

Abandoned Buildings, Papan, Potential Tourism, Tourism Attraction, Heritage Tourism

Abstract

This research explores the potential of abandoned heritage buildings as a tourism attraction, focusing on abandoned heritage buildings in Papan, Perak. These buildings, once significant in their era, now stand dilapidated and abandoned, evoking both aesthetic allure and safety concerns. Despite the inherent dangers, enthusiasts of dark tourism are drawn to these neglected structures. The study aims to investigate the viability of leveraging Papan's abandoned heritage buildings for tourism purposes. Key objectives include identifying the heritage significance of these abandoned buildings, assessing tourist expectations and satisfaction regarding Papan's abandoned buildings, and proposing strategies for their development as tourist attractions. Employing a quantitative method approach, the author distributed questionnaires to tourists who have and have not visited Papan. Findings indicate significant potential for Papan as a tourist destination, as evidenced by positive responses from respondents. However, dissatisfaction with tourism facilities and safety highlights areas for improvement. Overall, the research underscores the allure of abandoned heritage buildings and provides valuable insights for enhancing Papan's appeal as a heritage tourism destination.

Author Biographies

Nurul Asyikin Khairudin, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Nurul Asyikin Khairudin, is a postgraduate student in the program of Master of Science in Heritage and Conservation Management, Center of Studies for Postgraduates, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA. She has been interested in studying on heritage conservation, heritage site, tangible and intangible heritage conservation, tourism, heritage architecture, and preservation. She can be reached through her email at ar.asyikin.k@gmail.com.

Rohaslinda Ramele Ramli, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Rohaslinda Ramele Ramli, PhD, is a senior lecturer in the Studies of Building Surveying, School of Building Surveying and Real Estate, College of Built Environment, at Universiti Teknologi MARA. Her main research activity is in the area of heritage preservation, rural planning and rural tourism. She has published widely on these subjects in publications such as the Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, Larhyss Journal, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities. She can be reached through her email at rohaslinda@uitm.edu.my

Abdullah Anas Abu Bakar, Perbadanan Adat Melayu dan Warisan Negeri Selangor, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Abdullah Anas Abu Bakar is a curator in the Department of Education and Monument, Selangor State of Malay Customs and Heritage Corporation (Perbadanan Adat Melayu dan Warisan Negeri Selangor: PADAT). His main research and education activity is in the area of intangible heritage conservation and preservation. He has published on this subject in the Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment Management, and Seri Alam (Jurnal Lembaga Muzium Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan). He can be reached through at his email at anas@padat.gov.my.

Retna Hidayah, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Retna Hidayah, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture Faculty of Engineering Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Her main research activity is in the area of regional planning especially in urban and rural settlement planning and architecture and built environment design. She has published widely on these subjects in publications such as Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Ecothropic Journal of Environmental Science, Jurnal Inersia Informasi dan Ekspose Hasil Riset Teknik Sipil dan Arsitektur, Journal Sampurasun Interdisciplinary Studies for Cultural Heritage, Alur Jurnal Arsitektur, IOP Conference Series Erath and Environmental Science, and AIP Conference Proceedings. She can be reached through her email at retna.hidayah@uny.ac.id

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Khairudin, N. A., Ramele Ramli, R., Abu Bakar, A. A., & Hidayah, R. (2024). The Potential of Abandoned Heritage Buildings as Tourism Attraction: A Case Study in Papan, Perak . Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1519

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